2 Top Healthcare Stocks Defying the Bear Market

Last year, all three indexes slipped into a bear market. They haven't quite made it into bull territory yet, but they've since recovered a lot of ground. The S&P 500, for example, has climbed about 14% since the start of the year.

Of course, stocks across industries are leading indexes higher. And some companies even are outperforming. Importantly, certain stocks with momentum make great buying opportunities today. That's because their bright long-term prospects mean they could climb much higher over time. Let's check out two top healthcare stocks that have defied the bear market -- and that could supercharge your portfolio over the long haul.

CRISPR Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CRSP) is at the start of what could be a big growth story. The company specializes in CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing. This involves cutting DNA in a particular area to allow a natural repair process to take over. It's a technique CRISPR is applying to treat genetic diseases.

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